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Performing Arts:
1. Music: Choir, Band, Orff
2. Drama and Dance
3. Speech Arts

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Visual Arts:
4. 2D Arts: Drawing, Painting, etc.
5. 3D Arts: Pottery, Paper Mache, etc.

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Digital Arts:
6. Computer Graphics, Animation, Photography, Filmmaking

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Why the Arts?

A Focus on the Arts at Timberbank

At Timberbank Jr. P.S. we have a deliberate focus on the arts. We believe that the arts enhance and support all aspects of academic and personal learning while providing a creative avenue for expression working productively with others. Specialist teachers engage all of our students in grades 1 - 6 through twice weekly classes in both vocal music and Orff instruction, and drama and dance. In addition, students are introduced to visual arts exploration with their classroom teacher and they explore the power and creativity available to them through computer graphic applications in the computer lab.

Throughout the year we invite guest artists in both the performing and visual arts to help our students develop both a broader appreciation of global art forms and enhanced artistic skills while exploring those art forms.

We provide an enriched instrumental music program through our junior band where students rise to the challenge of demanding musical technique while enjoying the rich musical product of their teamwork.

The links below will provide you with a flavour for the rich and varied arts experiences available to Timberbank students.

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1. Music: Recorded Live

Music

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- Fabulous Flutes

Flute Quartet
Performed by Timberbank Students (mp3 sound only)

- Mission Impossible

Timberbank Junior Band
(from the "Greatest Hits" collection)
Conducted by Ms. E. Hwang

- Carol of the Bells

(2009 - 2010 Winter Concert Rehearsal)

- The "Combined Bands" Event:

Bands from Tam O'Shanter, Norman Cook, and Timberbank Junior Public Schools Played Tequila in our gym on Wednesday, June 10, 2009.

Take 1:



Take 2:

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- Variety Pack!

Conducted by Ms. E. Hwang

Band	Choir	Orff Ensemble	Drumming
Mission Impossible	O Canada - All 4 verses	Street Song	African Drumming
Star Wars	Song for Canada (in rehearsal)	Carol of the Bells (arranged by E. Hwang)
Sabre Dance	Everything Is Funny to Me!	Timberbank Cheer (written by E. Hwang)
Baby Elephant Walk	Everyone Needs a Friend
I Got Rhythm accompanied with tap-dancing	Timberbank Song and Cheer (New)
Arirang
Spiderman
Timberbank Band's Performances at the Markham Theatre
"T'was the Night Before Christmas"

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2. Drama and Dance

Drama and Dance

- Asian Heritage Celebrations

- Grade 3 Dance: Lunar New Year

- Black Light Magic

Black Light Theatre is a theatrical style, which was originated in Asia, but can now be found all over the world. It is a type of performance that uses a completely dark room and stage, black lighting (UV) and objects that have fluorescent properties. In such an environment, only certain costumes, props, and objects of interest will have florescent properties. All other objects, curtains, as well as some costumes must be dark and non-fluorescent. The illusions created by movements of fluorescent objects and performers dressed in fluorescent costumes are very effective. Our Black Light shows incorporated dance, mime as well as acrobatics to amaze the audience!

-- Tap Dance

(Choreographed by Florence Chan)

Spring 2010

- The Water Cycle Adventure

Created by Allina Lee-Davis (3 parts video)









Timberbank’s Gala Evening of Artistic Expression
Spring 2009



This video collage was created to showcase the great work of Timberbank students and teachers in the area of Drama, Dance and Music.

- Award-Winning Video

This is a 3 Minute Video Submission to ECOO for "The Art of Celebration" contest. The contest was to commemorate ECOO's 30th anniversary. Watch the title of the video as it transforms from "The Art of Celebration" to "The Celebration of the Arts"! This video commemorates Timberbank's Arts Programs that have enriched the lives of our students and continue to provide enriching opportunities for all our learners. Timberbank's submission was awarded first prize in the elementary category.


5 Minute Video

- Flag Dance

(Choreographed by Florence Chan)
This is a beautiful production (dance, choir, piano and flute accompaniments). It celebrates the love we have for our beautiful country, Canada.

- Long Fan Dance

(Choreographed by Florence Chan)

A contemporary choreography based on traditional Chinese Fan Dance technique. The music is an arrangement of traditional Chinese folk music in celebration of spring.

- Tableau

Tableau is a form of dramatic presentation. Actors freeze in a tableau, creating snapshots to communicate events, ideas or feelings. There may be narrators and background music, but the actors don’t talk and only communicate with their bodies in a series of “frozen” poses and movements in between these still images. The examples below show how Tableau can be incorporated in a creative dance piece.

Winter Tableau and Snowflake Dance

Choreographed by: Ms F. Chan
Dec. 2011

Remembrance Tableau

Ribbon Dance and Remembrance Tableau (choreographed by Ms. E. Hwang)



Remembrance Tableau (choreographed by Ms. E. Hwang)

Poppy Animation

This animation resembles an ever-blossoming poppy, which symbolizes the perpetual struggle for peace and freedom and the importance of remembering the sacrifices we have to make to achieve them.

- Wushu

Wushu is both an exhibition as well as a martial arts sport, which is also commonly known as “kung fu”. Wushu demands both artistic talent and athletic skills. Last year, we hosted Wushu classes at Timberbank, which was well received by our students. The following video is a special performance at one of our Talent Shows by a former Timberbank student.

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3. Speech Arts


The following Scoring Sheet and Rubric will help the students to prepare and deliver an effective speech.

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4. 2D Arts: Drawing, Painting, etc.

Here are some 2D artwork made in Flash and Photoshop.

http://mirshahi.wikispaces.com/Digital+Programmable+Art

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5. 3D Arts: Pottery, Paper Mache, etc.

Pottery

For the second year in a row Mr. Bedford ran pottery classes and shared his knowledge and skills with the Grade 3 students and teacher. The result is truly astonishing pottery that is on exhibit in the glass display case next to the staff room. Enjoy the slideshow below:

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Grade 3 and 4 students learned Pottery from Mr. Bedford. Enjoy the slideshow below.

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6. Computer Graphics, Animation, Photography, Filmmaking
For the latest samples click here.

Ms. Lee-Davis' Class created these silent paper animations and claymations at NFB.


For the latest samples click here.